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How to get fromSan Mateo to Delanoby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from San Mateo to Delano by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Caltrain, bus

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    1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Delanobus bus San Jose
    6h 30m
    $39–56

  2. Drive 251.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Mateo to Delanocar car 251.1 mi
    4h 21m
    $46–67

  3. Fly to Meadows Field Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane SFO - BFL
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Delano Bus Stopbus bus
    4h 29m
    $74–293

  4. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    2. Drive from San-Luis-Obispo-County-Apt-Airport-SBP to Delanocar car
    5h 12m
    $194–450

  5. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SFO - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Delanobus bus
    6h 1m
    $203–500

San Mateo to Delano by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between San Mateo, CA, USA and Delano, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Mateo to Delano. However, you can take the train to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound, walk to Santa Clara Transit Center, take the line 22 bus to King & Virginia, walk to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, then take the bus to Delano. Alternatively, you can drive from San Mateo to Delano in around 4h 21m.

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